The Solemn Novena to St. Jude

Celebrate the Solemn Novena to St. Jude

As God calls us always into renewed relationship with Him in both joyous and difficult times, devotion to St. Jude gives us a meaningful way to respond to that call. Through our Solemn Novena prayers to St. Jude, we express our deep desire to grow in faith and to draw closer to God.

Why pray with us during the Solemn Novena to St. Jude?

The nine days of novena prayer signify the nine days the twelve Apostles prayed together between Jesus’ Ascension and Pentecost, when they were filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. St. Jude was one of the Apostles and a cousin of Jesus.

St. Jude promises to deliver our prayers to God, and in turn to give us comfort and hope as we wait to see how life will unfold. It is then, as we wait and discern how we can best continue moving forward while our needs remain, that God fulfills His assurance that He is with us always.

How do I pray the Solemn Novena to St. Jude?

Our prayer life is a response to the needs and blessings of our days. The desire to pray to St. Jude comes from our needs. Your prayer can be as simple as "St. Jude, pray for us," or "Thank you, St. Jude." Through our prayer, St. Jude offers us another source to appreciate the wisdom of God and to receive the strength of the Holy Spirit—all helping us through our challenges.

The Solemn Novena to St. Jude is an opportunity to pray in a unique way, placing our petitions before the Patron Saint of Hope for his intercession. We invigorate our regular daily prayer by dedicating these nine days to placing our special intentions and gratitude before God
and sharing with Him our specific petitions.

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and
invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that
particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most.
Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation
and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly ( here make your request
).
I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever
mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron
and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

Schedule of Novenas and directions to the Shrine

Solemn Novenas to St. Jude will take place the following dates at the National Shrine of St. Jude in 2018: